GameStop is moving into what CEO Paul Raines describes as phase “3.0,” which will see the retailer focus on “gaming-adjacent” fields such as smartphones and tablets. This means the chain will be less reliant on video games.

GameStop is taking pre-orders for a Nintendo 2DS system exclusive to the chain in the US. It’s “Peach Pink,” and will run you $129.99 and comes with a Disney Magical World carrying case, the game itself releases on April 11 for 2DS, 3DS, and 3DS XL systems. The Peach Pink 2DS will be releases alongside […]

GameStop is growing its electronics business by investing between $35-$40 million into a new line of tech-orientated stores. The retailer hopes to open some 400 sites before the end of the next fiscal year.

GameStop has confirmed the existence of its Never Walk a Trade program, which allows outlets flexibility in trade-in values to price match local offers. The retailer told Gamespot that North American store managers and associates can now provide “the most valuable trade-in offers against all competitors”.

GameStop has closed the streaming tech firm Spawn Labs it acquired in 2011, because consumers haven’t adopted cloud gaming to the point it’s a sustainable business. Speaking with Gamespot, VP of investor relations Matt Hodges said the firm’s cloud business will focus on selling subscription cards for PlayStation Now and the like. “While cloud-based delivery […]

GameStop is moving into what CEO Paul Raines describes as phase “3.0,” which will see the retailer focus on “gaming-adjacent” fields such as smartphones and tablets. This means the chain will be less reliant on video games.

GameStop is taking pre-orders for a Nintendo 2DS system exclusive to the chain in the US. It’s “Peach Pink,” and will run you $129.99 and comes with a Disney Magical World carrying case, the game itself releases on April 11 for 2DS, 3DS, and 3DS XL systems. The Peach Pink 2DS will be releases alongside […]

GameStop is growing its electronics business by investing between $35-$40 million into a new line of tech-orientated stores. The retailer hopes to open some 400 sites before the end of the next fiscal year.

GameStop has confirmed the existence of its Never Walk a Trade program, which allows outlets flexibility in trade-in values to price match local offers. The retailer told Gamespot that North American store managers and associates can now provide “the most valuable trade-in offers against all competitors”.

GameStop has closed the streaming tech firm Spawn Labs it acquired in 2011, because consumers haven’t adopted cloud gaming to the point it’s a sustainable business. Speaking with Gamespot, VP of investor relations Matt Hodges said the firm’s cloud business will focus on selling subscription cards for PlayStation Now and the like. “While cloud-based delivery […]

Microsoft unveiled a doozy of a bundle this week, with Titanfall, a console, Kinect, and other gubbins along with an official UK price-cut. GameStop decided to lop another £30 off the top, and the move has seen the pack sell out before release.

GameStop has announced it has PlayStation 4 back in stock, but quantities are limited. The latest console from Sony has been out-of-stock at many of the chain’s locations since Christmas, and states it has been working “closely with Sony” on more shipments. GameStop’s senior merchant Darron Nielsen said the retailer has been “selling out of […]

GameStop has said it expects Sony to move 2 million or so more PS4 consoles by the end of the quarter. The figure was dropped during a call to investors this afternoon to discuss the firm’s latest financial figures, and notes its current allocation of consoles have sold out. The firm concluded that there are […]